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​This course, registered by the International Register of Certificated Auditors is designed to develop a clear understanding of environmental management in the modern era and provide those involved in audit conduct and management with the skills needed to fulfill their role.

Facilitate the identification of environmental aspects related to operations.

Provide an understanding and interpretation of the ISO 14001 requirements.

Assist with establishing an EMS, and EMS audit programmes.

Provide delegates with the skills needed to plan, perform and report environmental audits.

What we will cover?

Environmental management principles.

The role and nature of an EMS.

The aim and structure of the 14000 series and the requirements of ISO 14001.

Assessment of environmental aspect and associated impacts.

Monitoring and enhancement of EMS performance.

Determining environmental legal and regulatory compliance.

Planning, preparing, performing and reporting environmental audits.

Corrective action implementation and follow-up.

Managing the audit process.

For successful completion of course, it is recommended that you have prior knowledge of the following quality management principles and concepts:

a) Knowledge of the following environmental management principles and concepts:• The concept of environmental sustainable development whereby an organization must ensure that actions of today do not degrade the environment of the future.• The purpose of an initial review as the basis for establishing an environmental management system where none currently exists.• Evaluation of activities, products and services in order to establish the environmental aspects associated with normal operating conditions, abnormal conditions such as startup and shutdown and emergency situations and accidents.• Considerations of environmental aspects with respect to Emission to air, release to water and release to land, Use of raw materials, natural resources and energy, Energy emitted and lost e.g. heat, radiation, vibration, steam, and compressed air, Public nuisance such as light pollution, noise, and odour• Environmental legislation and how legal compliance forms part of an environmental management system.• Typical methods for evaluation of the significant impacts of the environmental aspects identified and how their ranking influences operational control and priorities for improvement.• Knowledge of the requirements of ISO 14001.

Course details:

The course is of five days duration and is presented by experienced DNV tutors.

Course delivery is through lectures, delegate interaction, open discussion and workshops.

Upon receiving a completed booking form by fax/email, a place is reserved for the delegate/s on a first come first serve basis and course confirmations will be sent closer to the date of the course or when a course is confirmed.

A course is confirmed only when we have received sufficient enrollments to conduct a viable course to ensure active participation from students.

If you have not received joining instructions at least 5 days prior to the course, please contact us by email or phone.

Cancellations must be given in writing. In the event that cancellation is received 2 weeks or less prior to the course, 50% of the course fee will be levied. For ‘No-shows’ on the course, the full course fee will be levied.

For delegates requiring accommodation, DNV has corporate rates. Bookings should be made directly with the hotel, quoting the DNV course reference. Delegates must settle hotel accounts themselves.

Delegates cannot bring any claim or legal action against DNV relating to participation in the course or from knowledge obtained during the course. The use of the information or documentation obtained during the course shall be at the user’s sole risk.